A little update. Switched out my RE1600 track bar for the RE1660 extreme duty double shear bracket. The track bar, bracket and unibody brace are all great products and have made a noticeable difference in the XJ's handling.
Also picked up an addition to the Jeep family. 1998 Jeep ZJ 5.9 Limited! Hoping to get that build going as soon as possible.
You know you could of used the 1600 track bar with that double shear bracket right? Looks good though! Did you notice a difference with that steering brace?
Anything you've regretted doing to that engine bay? I'm in the middle of working mine around. I'm for sure going to yank the AC. I'm guessing you have the wiper reservoir hidden somewhere.
You know you could of used the 1600 track bar with that double shear bracket right? Looks good though! Did you notice a difference with that steering brace?
I wasn't too happy with the heim joint on the RE1600 and preferred the Johnny type joint of the RE1660. The steering brace definitely tied the front in a bit. The most interesting for me was how hard it was to line up the holes, which definitely shows there was some unibody flex before. I didn't have any types of braces for the front before, and I am planning on getting the Boostwerks ultimate steering brace which should tie the front in even more.
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Anything you've regretted doing to that engine bay? I'm in the middle of working mine around. I'm for sure going to yank the AC. I'm guessing you have the wiper reservoir hidden somewhere.
Not quite - the CAI is a cheap eBay setup, which I added some reinforcement to. I bought just to see if it would actually make a difference, so I will be upgrading it with a better unit soon and thats about it that I would change right now. I would like to disconnect my AC but unfortunately in the Arizona summer I can't drive without it on. The window washer reservoir is under the driver side fender.
Thanks! Still some stuff to clean, and then it’ll be ready for the dust
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Even the stickers are smooth, legible and laid down. Did you do anything to get it back to that level?
Thank you! I haven’t done anything out of the ordinary, besides a good wash and clean of everything. All hoses were either cleaned or replaced in the bay, and everything was degreased and scrubbed. As for the paint, just use a good quality car wash soap and good quality chamois/drying towel. I only use Meguiars car products, and try to stick with Carnuaba wax for detailing purposes. I just waxed my hood today as it was looking a little tired. Came out pretty good, so will be moving over to the body soon
Often wonder if the front end like yours will fit on older models such as 95 or even older. Like my F350 2005 I can run up to about 2012 for most parts but some things require modification. I wonder if you can do the same with these Jeeps and how interchangeable they are. Guess I will have to find one in JY one day with a front end intact and see how it all comes together.
Often wonder if the front end like yours will fit on older models such as 95 or even older. Like my F350 2005 I can run up to about 2012 for most parts but some things require modification. I wonder if you can do the same with these Jeeps and how interchangeable they are. Guess I will have to find one in JY one day with a front end intact and see how it all comes together.
I know it’s possible and there’s a bit of info online about it. I think you have to replace the whole header unit though for the headlight bezels and grille to attach to.
